Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Durham Technical Community College in Durham, NC offers a Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist certificate program at the two-to-four-year certificate level. This public community college program trains students in the respiratory care therapy field (CIP 51.0908), covering topics such as cardiopulmonary anatomy, therapeutic procedures, patient assessment, and mechanical ventilation in clinical settings.

The program is one of several health and technical offerings at Durham Technical Community College. Related programs at the school include Biomedical Technology/Technician, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Electrician training. Students pursuing a career as a respiratory therapist can explore these complementary programs within the same institution.